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Role overview:

The role requires a Community Manager, with a strong background in sport engagement to deliver a national program in embedding American Football within the UAE.

The successful applicant will be responsible for crafting the national program and overseeing the delivery of flag football coaching sessions, delivered on behalf of a leading NFL team and their partners and suppliers. 

The Community Manager will also be responsible for identifying and planning new opportunities to integrate with wider education networks and local community organisations.

Role & responsibilities:

• Identify new Community Supporter organizations with supporting rationale
• Manage relationships and engagement with Community Supporter groups 
• Create and oversee the flag football plan for the region, including school and after-school opportunities
• Manage relationships and communications with school stakeholders
• Manage relationships and communications with wider education stakeholders
• Identify new schools/education providers to extend the NFL team’s programme
• Manage relationships and communications with other schools/education providers
• Build connections and manage logistics with national level education groups
• Create and manage budgets for flag football activity, incl. school packs requirements
• Manage distribution of school equipment packs
• Develop and manage a coaching accreditation scheme, in combination with NFL team members
• Manage relationships with NFL team’s stakeholders, specific to community development initiatives
• Other ad hoc tasks as requested by line management

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience delivering sport programmes to youth groups
• Comfortable managing budgets 
• Experience in events logistics 
• Degree educated in sport, education or other relevant subject
• Experience organising sporting events
• Refined stakeholder management skills
• Experience in business development (preferred)

Why Hawk-Eye & Why VAR?

As a VAR Replay Operator, you'll be at the heart of the action in the ADNOC Pro League all across UAE.. Your role will be crucial in delivering world-class services to the UAE Football Association, and as you gain experience, you'll have the chance to be involved in prestigious tournaments across Asia and beyond, such as the AFC Champions League, AFC Asian Cup, and FIFA World Cups.

Whilst we provide a number of services in top-flight football, you will initially focus on our VAR service. You will gain exposure to various other services (involving audio and video) as you grow in the role and become a more experienced member of the team.

During a match day, the VAR Replay Operator will be sitting with a qualified referee for each match and will be responsible for providing them with the best possible service to aid them in their decision-making process. This will require the technical ability to find and present the best possible camera angles and clear communication to ensure the process is smooth and efficient.

 What Does A Typical Day Look Like?

• Pre-Match Preparation: Plan and manage pre-match activities in the days leading up to games.
• Technology Setup: Set up our cutting-edge Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology at the stadiums.
• System Checks: Conduct thorough pre-match system checks to ensure everything runs efficiently.
• Match-Day Operations: Work directly with match officials, providing crucial replays and optimal camera angles in real-time.
• Performance Monitoring: Keep a close eye on hardware and software, troubleshooting any issues that arise.
• Post-Match Reporting: Complete detailed reports to enhance future operations and client satisfaction.
• Off-Season Maintenance: Build and maintain our hardware and equipment, and assist with the installation and testing of new products and services.
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